From the chilling fascination with Jack the Ripper in 19th-century newspapers to Netflix’s modern portrayals of infamous murderers, society’s obsession with real-life killers has evolved alongside mass media itself. True-crime entertainment—once confined to sensational tabloids—has become a global phenomenon, with films and series diving deep into the minds of real serial killers under the banner of “psychological insight” or “crime awareness.” Yet this evolution raises a complex cultural question: how does depicting real murders as art affect collective perception of violence? The term “copycat crime” emerged in criminology in the 20th century to describe acts inspired by prior high-profile cases. Research in media psychology explores how dramatization and repetition may desensitize viewers, blur the moral line between fascination and empathy, and even contribute to myth-making around criminals. Meanwhile, the glorification effect—the unintended transformation of real killers into pop-culture icons—has become a pressing concern among ethicists and filmmakers alike. This debate delves into the intersection of media responsibility, public fascination, and criminal psychology, tracing how storytelling techniques, audience algorithms, and celebrity culture intersect to shape perceptions of evil. It invites reflection on whether the line between awareness and allure has become dangerously thin in an age where entertainment and tragedy coexist on the same screen.